Angola is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 39.0 million people (UN estimate), the 39th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1976Population: 39th
Angolaアンゴラ
Region
Middle Africa, Africa
Population
about 39.0 million (39th)
Area
1,246,700 km² (21st)
UN member since
December 1, 1976
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Angola in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 39.0 million, the 39th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,246,700 km², the 21st largest of the 193. That is about 3.3 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 31.
Joining the United Nations
Angola joined the United Nations on December 1, 1976.
That was 20 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Angola’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Angola on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Angola, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.